Thank you for the question, Mr. Fortin. It's always a pleasure to have these kinds of conversations with you.
As far as the appointment process is concerned, costs are associated with the judicial advisory committees, or JACs. The expenses incurred by JAC members represent a cost.
In terms of selection, my ministerial office, here, on Parliament Hill, is responsible. The costs aren't associated with the departmental budget; rather, they cover salaries for my team, my staff, to support the process.